RHUBARB 
1 oz., 20c; M lb., 60c. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
Succeeds best in deep, somewhat re¬ 
tentive soil. The richer its condition 
and the deeper it is stirred, the better. 
Sow in drills an inch deep, and thin 
out the plants to 12 inches apart. The 
following spring, transplant from 4 to 5 
feet apart each way. 
LINNAEUS. A second-early sort, large, strong grow¬ 
er. Stalks deep green, rounded, and good in quality. 
VICTORIA. A little later than Linnaeus. Stalks red, 
very thick, leaves broader than long, heart-shaped or 
rounded. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
Linnaeus and Victoria. Ask for prices. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 
Oz., 20c; M lb., 60c; 1 lb., $2.00. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
The seed is sown in the spring, where the plants are to stand, 
in drills 10 to 12 inches apart. If the weather is dry at the 
time of sowing, the drills should be watered a few times to 
assist the germination, which is always somewhat uncertain. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. A wonderful im¬ 
provement over the old variety. Oyster plant is a 
delicious vegetable and should be cultivated for winter 
use. 
SPINACH 
1 oz., 10c; M lb., 35c. 
PLANTING 
INSTRUCTIONS 
Sow the seed in furrows, l/i* 
inch deep, with 8 to 12 inches 
between the rows. T i m el y 
thinning of plants to stand 4 to 
6 inches apart helps in growing 
a quality product. The main 
crop is sown in September, and if in exposed places it is 
sometimes covered with straw during the winter, ror summer 
use it may be sown at intervals of three weeks, from March 
to August. 
KING OF DENMARK. The leaves are dark green, 
large, round, and well blistered. It has the advantage 
over other Spinach as it holds up well under the July 
sun, adding two weeks to the season. It is fairly early. 
PRICKLY SEEDED WINTER. A fine variety with 
triangular, oblong or arrow shaped leaves. Very 
hardy, and best for fall sowing where winters are 
£ 30 ^ 01 * 0 ' 
SAVOY LEAVED or BLOOMSDALE. A rather curious 
kind with fairly large, much crumpled, glossy dark 
green leaves. Produces nearly twice the bulk of crop 
that the ordinary sorts do. 
BLOOMSDALE LONG-STANDING. Similar to the 
older type, but leaves are thicker, more rounded, and 
glossy. The new selection will remain a long time 
in condition for use without bolting, even in hot dry 
weather. Ready for cutting in about 40 days. Very 
good for successive sowings. 
MONSTROUS VIROFLAY. A valuable variety with 
very large thick leaves, making it especially desirable 
where bulk is wanted. 
NEW ZEALAND (Tetragonia expan sa.) This is not a 
spinach of the ordinary kind, but a plant of branching 
growth. One single plant will grow to dimensions of 
6 feet across, producing an abundance of thick, fleshy, 
Juicy stems and leaves, which make an excellent 
spinach. 
MUSTARD SPINACH 
Komatsuma or Tender Greens 
A quick growing plant similar to foliage turnip but 
producing a crop of leaves in much shorter time. 
Earliest and quickest growing green. Very popular 
everywhere. 1 oz., 10c; M lb., 25c. 
SQUASH 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
The vining or winter squashes require a lot of room but the bush 
or summer squashes can be grown in any moderate garden. The 
summer or bush squashes should be planted in hills from 4 to S 
feet apart and the winter or vining kinds in hills from 6 to 10 feet 
apart. Squashes are heavy feeders and it is therefore beneficial 
to put two or three forkfuls of manure in each hill. Plant from ten 
to twelve seeds in each hill, but when the plants are of fair sise 
thin them down to three plants in the hiH. 
BUSH OR SUMMER 
VARIETIES 
1 oz., 10c; M lb., 35c. 
SUMMER CROOKNECK. A small crooknecked summer 
squash; fruit of a very bright, orange color, elongated, 
covered with numerous roundish excrescences. It is 
very early, productive, and of excellent flavor. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH. Also known as the Patty-Pan 
squash. Very productive, very early. 
MAMMOTH SUMMER CROOKNECK. Largest and ear¬ 
liest of the crookneck summer squashes. Fruit is about 
twice as large as the Summer Crookneck, often measur¬ 
ing 24 inches in length, with exceedingly warted surface. 
WINTER SQUASHES 
1 oz., 10c; % lb., 35c. 
SIBLEY. One of the best shippers owing to the hardness 
of the shell. Flesh is solid and thick, of bright orange 
color and choice quality. Flavor is rich and sweet, and 
it ripens easily. 
DELICIOUS. This fine new winter Squash is of the fin¬ 
est quality possible. In size it closely resembles the 
original Hubbard. For table use it cannot be excelled. 
HUBBARD. One of the best of the winter squashes for 
table use, and is rivaled only by the Delicious. Flesh is 
rich, yellow, very thick, fine grained, dry, and of excel¬ 
lent flavor. 
WARTED HUBBARD. Of extra fine quality. Very hard, 
dark green shell, heavily warted; flesh is dry and sweet. 
GOLDEN HUBBARD. A very distinct sort of the shape 
and general character of the Hubbard, but a little 
smaller, earlier to mature, and of a rich orange red in¬ 
stead of the dark olive green. 
All Pkts. on this page 
5c 
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